Join us on May 31, 2014 for the Twin Cities Tour de Cure!

Fully supported cycling routes: 7, 18, 27, 45, 62, and 100 miles.  We offer MN's only urban century ride!

At the finish enjoy lunch, live music, vendor village, massages, and more!  There's even a beer garden for adults and a kid's zone for the little ones.  Riders with diabetes can choose to be recognized as "Red Riders" and receive VIP treatment, including a free Red Rider cycling jersey just for riding with us.

Tour de Cure is more than just a ride; it's an experience.  We're on a million dollar mission to change the pace of diabetes and we're having a blast while we do it.  Come see why our motto is: Ride. Party. Stop Diabetes.  Register today.

Join us to support cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 1 at Normandale Lake Park in Bloomington! Hope in Motion includes a 5K Run/Walk, a 1-Mile Family Walk, a 1K Kids Dash, wellness activities such as complimentary massage and acupuncture, speakers, and entertainment. Online registration is now closed. Race day registration begins at 7:45 a.m. on June 1.

The World's Brightest 5K is coming to the Twin Cities June 6 at 9:30 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Use VIP Code ANDERSON3 to save before price increases May 29.

We are a proud supporter of Special Olympics Minnesota.  

Registration is online here.

Tradition Companies is hosting their 6th annual Suburban Adventure Walk & Run on June 7, 2014 at 9 a.m. at Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, 16965 Brandtjen Farm Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044. The public event includes a 5K, 10K, Walk, Children's Fun Run and Family Activities. Complete details and registration information are available at www.suburbanadventure.org.

Race Day Registration begins at 8 a.m. with events beginning at 9 a.m. followed by free lunch for participants. Other activities for children and families include strong men pull, mascot football, dog agility demonstration, face painting, bounce house, swimming pool, playground, basketball, and volleyball.

The proceeds will be donated to HopeKids Minnesota, a local nonprofit organization that provides unique support for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. The community can be involved by participating in the race, sponsoring a race team, corporate sponsorship, or through a monetary donation. This one event helps raise a significant percentage of the money HopeKids needs each year to provide family events.  Registration is online here.

This year's event will have something for everyone: you can run, walk, dash and party in honor of all the families we serve and support! You can also enjoy live music, face painting, food trucks, and more! In 2013, more than 500 people of all ages and demographics participated in the 5K. With the support of our amazing sponsors, runners, walkers and dashers: GiGi's Playhouse Twin Cities is able to raise critical funds for all of our programs as well as foster awareness and acceptance in our community.

Click here for more information and registration.

You are invited to join us for the 2014 Walker Methodist 5k/10k Run & Walk held on Saturday, June 7th at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. This event is professionally managed, chip-timed and family friendly. All participants receive a high-quality men's or women's performance t-shirt. Awards are given to the top female and male finishers in each age category. 

Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome!  More information is here.

Take a Step to Find a Cure:

Join us on June 14, 2014, for the Molar Mile in beautiful lakeside Wayzata!

Whether you're a serious runner looking for a one-mile personal best, a parent with little ones, or a child of any age entering your first race, our one-mile course is perfect for you.  Join us as we run, walk, jog, and stroller through Wayzata's beach neighborhood, raising funds for children served by the Minnesota Dental Foundation. 

The 2014 Molar Mile will feature games, entertainment, and giveaways provided by our partnering sponsors, including treats from Wayzata's own Irish pub, McCormick's.  

All registered participants will receive a 2014 Molar Mile shirt.

Register today!

Notes for Cliff was founded in 2007 to raise awareness of the importance of music education and to provide assistance to struggling music programs and K-12 music students.  Since its founding, Notes for Cliff has helped over 100 Twin Cities-area students stay in band or orchestra who otherwise would not be able to due to financial constraints.  To learn more, visit notesforcliff.com.

The 6th annual Notes for Cliff 5k run/walk takes place on Sunday, June 15th, 2014 at 9:30 am.  The event takes place in the beautiful Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul.  Food and refreshments will be available for all participants following the run and there will be live music by local acoustic band Ragtown.  Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.  The event costs $25 if you sign up online or $30 the day-of and includes a commemorative sustainable t-shirt.  All proceeds for the run benefit Notes for Cliff. 

DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, wooded flat course, mostly paved path but also some gravel and dirt path.  Plan on staying in the park after the race for live music, food and race prizes.

FEES: $25 Online / $30 Race Day (includes t-shirt, does not include $5/car park fee).  Online registration is here.

Do something healthy with or in memory of Dad this Father's Day. Chad and Jenni Greenway will host the 6th Annual "Gridiron Gallop" 5K Run/Walk.  There will be Viking player and cheerleader appearances with autograph opportunities for registered runners.  Funds from this event go towards the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) youth athletic programming.  

• All children Fun Run participants receive a commemorative medal
• Awards presented to 5K age division winners
• All registered participants are eligible to win awesome Viking prizes
• All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt

SCHEDULE:  

8:30am - Kid's Run

9:00am - 5K Run/Walk

Fees:

5k Run/Walk:

$30 in advance

$35 on race day

Fun Run for Children (ages 10 and under):

$10 in advance

$15 on race day

More information and registration is online here.

We are proud to be part of the Essentia Health Fitness & Health Expo at Grandma's Marathon June 19-20!  Stop by and say hello!

Registration to Close May 31

Registration for the 38th running of Grandma's Marathon will remain open through Saturday, May 31.

The country's 16th largest marathon currently has more than 7,400 in the field for the June 21 event, which begins at 7:45 a.m. Runners can sign up for the annual Two Harbors-to-Duluth race by visiting www.GrandmasMarathon.com. The entry fee is $110.

Grandma's Marathon weekend also features the 24th annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the 21st annual William A. Irvin 5K. In all, more than 17,000 runners from around the world will participate in Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Wells Fargo and Toyota.

For more information, visit GrandmasMarathon.com or call (218) 727-0947.

The race to support children's heart health!

Join us for this scenic race starting near Father Hennepin Bluffs Park and finishing on the Stone Arch Bridge. Register as an individual, or bring a whole team! All proceeds of the event support the cardiac care program at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.  Register online now.

This event will take place in beautiful rural St. James, MN on Sunday June, 22nd 2014.  

This triathlon will be geared toward beginner triathletes, but will also be fun for intermediate and veteran participants as well.  The bike and run routes will be of traditional sprint course distances with a shorter swim in the St. James Municipal pool, making it more friendly for beginner athletes. 

The course will start out with a 175 meter swim in our pool, then transitioning into a 13 mile bike ride, which will take you around some of the beautiful green fields of rural St. James.  This course will have a minimal incline for the first quarter of the ride and then will have a gradual decline back into the transition.  Overall, it is a pretty flat and fast course.  The run is an out and back 5K that will take place on our local bike trail, which follows the St. James Lake.  This course is also fairly flat with some gentle inclines and declines.  The finish will take place next to the lake and the St. James campground.

Sprint Distance:

200 Yard Pool Swim, 13 Mile Bike, 5K Run

8:00am - Start

St. James Outdoor Swimming Pool

Registration Info:

 On line Registration is available until midnight on Wednesday, June 18th.

Individuals $40 Pre-Registration thru May 1st/ $50 thru June 18th/$60 Race Day

Relay Teams $70 Pre-Registration thru May 1st/ $80 thru June 18th/$90 Race Day

Kids Triathlon:

This year we will also be introducing our first children's triathlon, which will take place after the adult triathlon.  The entry fee is $20.00 until May 1st, $25.00 until June 18th and $30.00 on race day.  All courses will be an out and back on closed roads which will make it easier for parents and spectators to cheer them on.   

Age       Swim                 Bike                   Run

5-7        15 meters        1 mile                ¼ mile

8-10     25 meters        2 miles              ½ mile

11-12  50 meters        4 miles              1 mile

13-14 50 meters          4 miles              1 mile

We are very excited to see you on race day.

Show your Pride by taking part in the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run on Sunday, June 29! Starting at Boom Island and ending near Loring Park, the route takes runners along Hennepin Avenue as spectators begin to gather for the annual Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade. Presented by General Mills with support from St. Jude Medical and Anderson Race Management.

Sunday, June 29

8:30am - Onsite registration opens

9:30am - 5K Fun Run/Walk

The 5K is $30 if registered by May 31; $35 June 1 - 25; $40 Race Day. A commemorative tech t-shirt is included for all participants (guaranteed if registered by June 15). Online registration is available until midnight on Wednesday, June 25. The course is on city streets. Participants must maintain a minimum 16:00 minute per mile pace.

Lace-up for Special Olympics Minnesota!

Spring is FINALLY here and so are some of Special Olympics Minnesota's best races! Presented and organized by law enforcement across the state, Special Olympics Minnesota is offering a variety of fun runs May through October. 

The best part? All proceeds benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota!

For a complete listing of events, find us online here.  And to learn more about fundraising, visit us online here.

We are sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers and friends who have been affected by colon cancer and want to do something. Some of us are colon cancer survivors while others are those who work to honor those lost to this disease. We are a coalition that has formed 5K's and other events in cities across the country, working together with health care providers, corporations and the media, to encourage people to "Get Your Rear in Gear" and talk about colon cancer with their doctor, their loved ones and everyone they know.  Together, we will positively impact this disease.

Last year, close to 300 participated in the 4th annual Rochester Get Your Rear in Gear. 

Date: June 28, 2014
Registration:  7-9 a.m.
5K Timed Run: 9 a.m.
5K Walk: 9:05 a.m.
Kids' Fun Run: 8:30 a.m.  

 East Silver Lake Park
1201 East Silver Lake Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906

The route starts and finishes just behind the Eastside pavilion at Silver Lake.

Registration Fees

Pre-Registration (before June 14):
5k Run/Walk: $25
Kids' Fun Run: $12

At Packet Pick-up or on Race Day:
5K Run/Walk: $30
Kids' Fun Run: $15

Run for the Boom! Support Fourth of July fireworks in Minneapolis by participating in the 4th Annual Minneapolis Hot Dam 5K. The run is chip timed and takes place Thursday, July 3 at 6:30pm around the downtown Minneapolis riverfront. All participants will receive the official Hot Dam t-shirt and giveaways with registration. Participants 21 and older will also receive a complimentary beer ticket for the Music and Movie Night at Nicollet Island Amphitheatre following the run. Registration and Check-in takes place at Nicollet Island. Day of registration 5:30pm. View More Information.

Registration for the Minnesota Senior Games is now open. The 2014 Minnesota Senior Games, featuring 19 medal sports for athletes over the age of 50, will be held August 2 - 9 in Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The state games are a qualifying event for the National Senior Games presented by Humana scheduled to take place in Minnesota in 2015.

The mission of the state and national games are to promote health and wellness to all aging Americans. Individuals and/or teams are encouraged to sign up, train and participate in a variety of sports, including: 5k race, 10k race, archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickelball, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.

To register, visit mnseniorgames.com. In order to be accepted, registration must be completed online by July 11 or postmarked by July 7.  The registration fee includes up to five events (track & field and swimming are each considered one event). There will be no day-of registration.

Participants must be 50 years old as of December 31, 2014. The Minnesota State Senior Games are open to out-of-state residents.

The National Senior Games is the largest multi-sport event in the world for adults 50 and over with an expected 12,000 athletes competing and 30,000 guests attending. Competitions will take place July 3 - 16, 2015 at various venues throughout Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The 2015 event theme is "Stay Golden."

More info here.

TCO FREE Tri & Run Seminar Series.  Our 3rd session is on 6/19 and we'll be focusing on the Injury Prevention for the Endurance Athlete.  Fun, giveaways & snacks.

Visit  TCOmn.com for detailed agendas, speakers, workshops & demos.   

Visit one of our SIX Twin Cities Locations:  

St. Paul  Lake Calhoun (Minneapolis)  Minnetonka  Edina Maple Grove Hennepin (Minneapolis)